Earn, Save, and Live Joyfully.
I’ve been trying to save money each week by clipping coupons from the Washington Post and searching the weekly circulars for deals. I shop primarily at Giant, Rite-Aid, and CVS, which are all within a mile of my home. A co-worker told me she saves a ton of money at CVS through their ECB program. … Read more
When I graduated from college I lived in a filthy group house with five other roommates, because I couldn’t afford a nice, clean apartment of my own. I drove an old rusty station wagon and avoided shopping for new clothes. Over time, though this necessity to save gave way to a secret feeling of pleasure. … Read more
Did you know a rental car company can pull your credit report if you attempt to secure a rental car with a debit card? Apparently, rental car companies have found a correlation between debit card use and increased risk of loss. The credit check allows customers the convenience of using debit cards while minimizing the … Read more
So my husband and I decided to buy my grandmother’s car after all. Despite the fact that we don’t need the car just yet, we decided the deal was just to good to pass up. For $6300 we purchased a 1999 Toyota Camry with a little over 50,000 miles. In a comment, DM suggested we … Read more
I currently drive a 1994 Ninety-Eight Oldsmobile Regency. My husband and I bought the car for $900 in March of ’06. Unfortunately, since March the car has required a number of repairs adding up to over $2,800. That’s certainly more than my husband and I wanted to spend on an old clunker of a car … Read more
One of my most vivid memories of money came at the age of 11. I became friends with the new girl at school. The new girl and her family moved into a brand new neighborhood that had popped up about a mile from my home. I visited her one Saturday afternoon and was amazed at … Read more
I have been trying my best to avoid splurging on unnecessary purchases. In the last few weeks I have not purchased anything just for myself. In fact, it seems I’m armed with a list and coupons each and every time I head out to the store. I’m not a big impulse shopper but if I … Read more
I spent the last two hours updating user IDs and passwords on over 25 different online accounts. I cannot believe that my husband and I require the services of over 20 companies just to run our everyday lives. Included in the list were banks, brokerage firms, health insurance companies, life insurance companies, multiple phone companies, … Read more
When contemplating your future nest egg it seems a million dollars just isn’t enough anymore. Doug Short, the author of an article called, The Millionaire Delusion, notes that in 1999 the Consumer Price Index (CPI) averaged 166.6. In December 2006 the Consumer Price Index averaged 201.8. That means today, $1,000,000 has the purchasing power of … Read more
I love reading the ‘Millionaire in the Making’ stories on CNNMoney.com. This week’s story is about Daren Fike, a 38-year old widower raising his four year-old daughter Melody. It’s a heart warming story that speaks to the importance of making the most of your time on earth. Daren says, “I would gladly give every cent … Read more